# The Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 (Amendment of Section 10) Order 2000, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends section 10(7) of the Northern Ireland (Sentences) Act 1998 so as to prevent the release of a prisoner to whom a declaration under section 3(1) that he is eligible for release in accordance with the Act has been given if the Secretary of State has applied for the declaration to be withdrawn under section 8 and his application has not yet been finally determined.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2024/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/northern-ireland-sentences-act-1998-amendment-of-section-10-order-2000/note
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